My Educational Plan © 2014 Amarillo College 1
A ‘No Excuses’ Pledge
I do hereby pledge to do my part
on the road through college.
I know I cannot do it alone, but my
journey starts and ends with me.
I will take responsibility for my
education.
I will study and work hard.
And, with the help of family, friends,
faculty, staff, advisors and mentors,
I can achieve my goal of
successfully completing college
and I will.
Educational Plan for ____________________________
My Desired Career:
My Program of Study:
Educational Goal:
Certificate of Completion
Marketable Skills Certificate
A.A.S. degree
A.A. degree
A.S. degree
A.A.T. degree
Transfer / Reverse Transfer
Other: ___________________________________
Requirements:
_____ Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH), or
_____ Total Contact Hours
My Advisor:
My Advisor’s Phone #:
Advisor’s E-mail:
Anticipated
Graduation Date:
Go Badger!
Current Classes
Current Grade
Instructor
I am satisfied with my grades and success in college so far.
I am dissatisfied with my grades and success in college so far.
I will use the following Resources
:
The Writers’ Corner
The Math Outreach Center
CTL Student Assistance Center
Peer Tutoring
The Science Study Center
Smarthinking
Lynn Library Resources
Career & Employment Services
Social Services Coordinator
Other: _____________________
___________________________
I am having difficulty with my college
course work because:
I work too many hours at my job.
The course work is too hard.
I signed up for too many classes.
Issues with family / friends.
Other: (write in below)
NOTE: Scholarships and grants generally
require the recipient maintain a certain
GPA and a minimum course load each
semester. Visit with your advisor if you
have any concerns.
My Educational Plan © 2014 Amarillo College 2
Plan Your Future Success
Use this worksheet as your personal
instruction sheet for completing college.
Research shows that a student who creates
a plan of action with a realistic goal during
the first semester of college is more likely to
persist and complete his/her goal.
Be one of the completers! Review this
worksheet each semester, modify your plans
as necessary (with input from your advisor),
and graduate with your degree or certificate
by your
Anticipated Graduation Date
!
Next Semester (2
nd
college semester) _____________
Prefix, Course # and Title
Credits
Registered
Total Credits:
Estimated Tuition & Fees:
$
Financial Aid (scholarships/grants):
$
Amount Due:
$
Due Date:
I will:
Job shadow on this date: _________
Apply for Scholarships by this date: ___________
Visit with a Transfer Advisor on this date: _______
Apply for Graduation by this date: ___________
3
rd
Semester _____________
Prefix, Course # and Title
Credits
Total Credits:
4
th
Semester _____________
Prefix, Course # and Title
Credits
Total Credits:
5
th
Semester _____________
Prefix, Course # and Title
Credits
Total Credits:
6
th
Semester _____________
Prefix, Course # and Title
Credits
Total Credits:
TIPS for Success:
Introduce yourself to faculty within your program
of study during the 1
st
semester of college.
Join a club related to your degree.
Use the Resources located on page 1 EARLY in
the semester to ensure college success.
Visit with your advisor before dropping a class.
If you are receiving a grant or scholarship, visit
with a financial aid officer before dropping a class.
__________________________________________
Student Signature Date
__________________________________________
Advisor Signature Date